| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.28 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | Nov. 5, 2021 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 3.00 |
Molly
McGuire Special Projects Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
AASHE
Second Nature
Fair Trade University and Colleges
EPA Green Power Partnership
Bee Campus USA
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
UW System Sustainability: It is our desire as a system of university institutions, that our commitments and behaviors be ecologically sound, economically efficient, and socially responsible now, and for future generations to come. We see a sustainable future for our system where: students, faculty and staff develop a shared ethic of responsibility; our statewide commitment to the environment is honored; and sustainable principles, practices and values are infused into the culture of our institutions as they continue to change and grow.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/sustainability/
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
2020 Annual AASHE Presentation
"How to Support and Engage Students in Sustainability"- Gabi Bolwerk, UWSP Student
"Expanding Composting Opportunites at Your University", Susanna Baker- UWSP student, Dave Barbier- UWSP Sustainability Director, and Robert Michitsch-UWSP Faculty member
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Samantha Kaplan- a UWSP Professors, has been leading the efforts towards hosting the 2021 Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability Conference.
Dave Barbier, campus sustainability director collaborates each year with other Univesity of Wisconsin Sustainability offices to host the UW System Sustainability conference.
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
The UW System 13 campus sustainability offices meet monthly to collaborate, brainstorm and provide feedback to each of the other campuses. One of the working groups that we engage with has been the the UW-System AASHE stars working group. That recently presented at GCSHE and was the initial auditor of this report.
Several of our extension programs mentor other institutions and community programs. Some examples:
Center for Land Use Education specialists, with input from our partners, create learning opportunities for communities. By providing up-to-date, comprehensive training on planning and zoning taylored to address specific local needs, our specialist are able to assist towns, villages, cities and counties in making sound land use decisions.
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education consulting with K-12 schools
Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology
UW Extension Lakes work with the 766 lake organizations in Wisconsin and coordinate a number of programs and projects to assist those concerned with the future of our lakes.
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the peer review activities:
A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
The UW System Offices of Sustainability have a collaborative google drive of AASHE Stars data that is applicable to all campuses. We have an AASHE STARS working group that meets to train campuses in reporting and answer any questions.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.